Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Riverdale, ND

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The Mechanical Engineer manages mechanical systems for multipurpose dams and hydro plants, including turbines, generators, and water-control structures. The role supports operational reliability through engineering plans and specifications, operations and maintenance programs, field technical direction, and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.

The position requires meeting the stated engineering education and/or experience requirements. Applicants must meet the basic requirement for Mechanical Engineer through an eligible engineering degree or an accepted combination of education and experience, and must also qualify at the announced grade level. The GS-11 qualification may be met through specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of the two. The GS-12 qualification requires specialized experience alone, including applicable mechanical-equipment experience and project-management experience. Management may select at any announced grade level, with non-competitive promotion potential to GS-12.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. The employee must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit is required. Situational telework may be available, including during emergencies and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. PCS allowances may be authorized, and recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Meet the basic Mechanical Engineer education and/or experience requirement: an eligible bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, or an accepted combination of education, training, and technical experience demonstrated through an accepted qualification pathway.
• For GS-11, have one year of specialized experience assisting with the design of projects involving mechanical equipment related to power-generating or industrial plants and water-control structures; alternatively, meet the specified graduate-education requirement or an allowed combination of education and experience.
• For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience in the design, construction, or operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment in power-generating or industrial plants and water-control structures, and project-management experience coordinating scope, design tasks, schedule, and budget through design and construction. Education cannot substitute for this GS-12 experience requirement.
• Submit a resume that clearly describes relevant experience; transcripts are required when qualifying on the basis of education.
• If using foreign education to qualify, provide an evaluation establishing equivalence to an accredited U.S. education program or evidence of full course credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties for the operation and maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical systems for dams and hydro plants, including turbines and generators.
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for replacement of mechanical equipment associated with a multipurpose dam and powerplant.
• Develop and direct comprehensive operating, maintenance, and repair programs.
• Conduct field visits to provide technical direction for preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot unusual equipment malfunctions and direct repair efforts for mechanical failures.
• Develop operations and maintenance criteria for mechanical-system upgrades, including submitting work-order requests, cost estimates, and project rankings.
• Review design memoranda and contract designs for technical accuracy and completeness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level